Economics

Growth in the number of Iranian companies in Georgia

Georgia-Iran

Number of Iranian companies in Georgia up 510% since 2012 – EPRC

Georgia-Iran

August 11, 2026

This growth has not been matched by an increase in investment, raising questions among experts.

Azerbaijan

First digital bridge beneath Caspian Sea: How Sumqayit-Aktau cable reshapes Eurasia's geostrategic landscape

Azerbaijan

August 07, 2026

A historic milestone has been reached beneath the Caspian Sea with the completion of the subsea section of the Sumqayit-Aktau Trans-Caspian fibre-optic cable.

Armenia

Head of US-based TRIPP+ foundation holds talks in Armenia: Key takeaways

Armenia

August 05, 2026

TRIPP+ Foundation chief Konstantin Sokolov met Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Yerevan. Both the Armenian and US sides stressed their commitment to implementing the Trump Route (TRIPP) programme as quickly as possible.

Georgia

German broadcaster ARD investigates Georgia's rise as a crypto hub

Georgia

July 31, 2026

Electricity imports from Russia to Abkhazia

Abkhazia to buy Russian electricity 'just in case' from August to November

Abkhazia-Russia

July 28, 2026

Previously, electricity imports took place only during the winter months, when water levels at the Inguri hydropower plant fell

Georgian banks to continue servicing local subsidiaries of sanctioned Russian energy giant Inter RAO

Georgia

July 28, 2026

The National Bank said that Telasi itself is not subject to sanctions and that its uninterrupted operation is essential to both the country's population and its economy.

EU sanctions Inter RAO, Russian company controlling energy assets in Georgia

Georgia-Russia

July 27, 2026

Inter RAO is the indirect owner of Georgia's Telasi, Telmico, Khrami HPP I and Khrami HPP II.

$94.3m in violations: What Azerbaijan's mid-year audit reveals

Azerbaijan

July 27, 2026

During the reporting period, the chamber carried out 20 compliance audits, two financial audits, eight performance audits and three analytical reviews.

EU's 21st sanctions package targets Kulevi oil terminal and cryptocurrency platforms in Georgia

Georgia

July 24, 2026

The Kulevi refinery had previously been considered for inclusion in the EU's 20th sanctions package, but was ultimately removed from the list

Russia destroyed 40,000 Armenian roses shipped via Belarus

Armenia-Russia

July 22, 2026

Russia banned imports of products from Armenia after the country declared its intention to pursue European integration.

Georgia's Asian pivot: What does Tbilisi seek in Central Asia?

Georgia

July 21, 2026

In less than two months, Irakli Kobakhidze met with the presidents of every Central Asian country in the region.

Armenia increases subsidies for South Caucasus Railway

Armenia to restore tracks near Turkish and Azerbaijani borders on its own despite Russian control of its railways

Armenia-Russia

July 17, 2026

Analysts urged against escalating tensions with Moscow, and the Armenian authorities decided to increase subsidies to the railway operator while postponing the issue of ending Russia's concession

Armenia begins ratifying the TRIPP agreement

Armenia begins ratifying TRIPP agreement with US: foreign minister outlines key details

Armenia-USA

July 16, 2026

The Armenian government has approved the framework agreement on cooperation under the Trump Route project and submitted it to the Constitutional Court. The court will rule on whether the agreement complies with the constitution, after which parliament must ratify it.

Armenia to provide free housing in regions for large families

Armenia

July 16, 2026

Families with six or more underage children will be eligible to receive a 100% state subsidy to buy or build a home under a new government housing scheme.

Can Islamic finance and green transition drive Azerbaijan's diversification strategy?

Azerbaijan

July 13, 2026

As the country's economic stability can no longer rely solely on oil, attracting sustainable sources of investment has become essential.

Azerbaijan-Georgia energy bridge: 20-year deal to boost South Caucasus integration

Azerbaijan-Georgia

July 13, 2026

Azerbaijan and Georgia have signed a 20-year agreement on electricity supplies and transit.

Opinion: TRIPP and Middle Corridor are central to US strategy in South Caucasus

Azerbaijan-USA

July 09, 2026

During his visit to Baku, Steve Daines met President Ilham Aliyev, Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov and SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf.

Changes to Georgia’s Anaklia port development model bring greater state role and fresh questions

Anaklia

July 07, 2026

What is the landlord model, and why is the opposition critical of it?

Armenia begins restoring railway on its own

Armenia launches independent restoration of railway to Turkish and Azerbaijani borders

Armenia-Azerbaijan

July 03, 2026

The work covers the Gyumri-Akhurik section and the Yeraskh route. Yerevan had previously asked Russia to restore them because a Russian company operates Armenia's railways under a concession agreement.

More Armenian women embrace entrepreneurship: Which industries are they entering?

Armenia

July 03, 2026

Experts attribute this to greater access to relevant knowledge, as well as a desire for financial independence and a stronger role in society.

What could Azerbaijan's planned National Supercomputing Centre deliver?

Azerbaijan

June 24, 2026

From a technological standpoint, the project's key partners are NVIDIA, the US-based chipmaker, and Lenovo, the global technology company with Chinese roots